Project Management and Quantity Surveying Services
The Police & Crime Commissioner for SussexEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
16 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Estate Transformation Programme is a major capital investment initiative to modernise and right‑size the Sussex Police estate. Much of the current portfolio is over 50 years old, oversized, and increasingly misaligned with: Modern policing methods Agile and hybrid working Digital capability Specialist operational and training needs The programme will deliver major refurbishment, alteration and new build to target: Upgrades to existing buildings to resolve functional and compliance challenges Improved welfare, wellbeing, changing, locker, and exercise facilities Enhanced specialist training environments Flexible, modern workspaces Improved parking capacity and site functionality The programme will deliver major refurbishment, alteration and new build to target: Upgrades to existing buildings to resolve functional and compliance challenges Improved welfare, wellbeing, changing, locker, and exercise facilities Enhanced specialist training environments Flexible, modern workspaces Improved parking capacity and site functionality
AI Analysis
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Sussex Police is modernising its buildings and facilities through a major capital investment programme called Estate Transformation. They need Project Management and Quantity Surveying Services to oversee large-scale refurbishment, alterations, and new building work across their property portfolio to support modern policing, flexible working, and improved staff facilities.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for qualifications, certifications, insurance, and experience criteria.
- Likely to require RIBA accreditation or equivalent for project management roles
- Likely to require RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) membership for quantity surveying
- Experience managing major capital projects or refurbishment programmes
- Understanding of public sector procurement and governance
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Project management oversight of major refurbishment and alteration projects across multiple Sussex Police buildings
- Quantity surveying services including cost estimation, budget management, and cost control throughout the programme
- Manage upgrades to resolve functional and compliance issues in aging buildings (many over 50 years old)
- Oversee improvements to welfare, wellbeing, changing facilities, locker rooms, and exercise facilities
- Manage design and delivery of enhanced specialist training environments
- Deliver flexible, modern workspace solutions supporting agile and hybrid working
- Oversee improvements to parking capacity and overall site functionality
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a large public sector capital programme — expect lengthy tender documentation, detailed evaluation criteria, and a formal procurement process with strict timescales.
- 2The description focuses on what Sussex Police wants to achieve (the outcomes) rather than how. The full tender documents will specify the scope of your services — check carefully whether you're managing the whole programme or specific projects within it.
- 3Key jargon: 'Estate Transformation Programme' means a coordinated set of building projects; 'right-size' means reducing unnecessary space; 'capital investment' means money for purchasing or building assets, not day-to-day running costs.
- 4Look for the contract value, duration, and number of projects involved — this affects resource planning and risk. Check whether this is a single contract or a framework (multiple projects over time).
- 5Public sector contracts often include social value requirements (supporting local businesses, sustainability, community benefit) — review the evaluation criteria carefully as these can be worth 10–20% of the score.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is a large, complex programme likely suited to established PM/QS firms, but check if you can bid as a subcontractor to a larger practice or form a consortium with complementary expertise — many councils and public bodies value local partnerships.
- Highlight any relevant experience with police, emergency services, or similar public sector estate projects. Case studies showing you've delivered complex refurbishment projects on time and within budget will be scored heavily.
- Public sector contracts have strict compliance and audit requirements — ensure you have appropriate insurance (professional indemnity, public liability) and understand how to report progress, costs, and risks formally. Budget time for governance meetings and approvals.
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The Police & Crime Commissioner for SussexKey Dates
Published
16 June 2026
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